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Fëanor shrugged, studying the contents of his wine glass. “Something must be done about that house. It will fall down eventually.” “It does not follow that it must be you that tears it down single-handedly. Are you sure you do not want help?” “It’s not as though I…
This is my new poetical attempt to add my own interpretation to Tolkien's Cosmology as to Eru's Creation and the Valar's minds and behind-the-scene providence reasons and mechanisms.. I often review Eä as part of our own world, just in another dimension, this is why I have always seriously…
Concerned by his responses to the paraphernalia of healing, Fingon steals Maedhros from his room for an impromptu garden excursion. Maedhros battles with dark thoughts.
Rescued from a brutal Angband hunt, an ex-thrall with a strange and powerful artifact embedded in his spine is brought to Himring, for it is one of the only places in Beleriand which welcomes such folk. Though he has no memories of his life before, Anniavas slowly becomes accustomed to his new…
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Great concept! I love the idea of Celebrían being rescued in time to spare her the worst of her suffering. I have always, of course, liked the closeness between Elrond and Maglor as you write them.
Ohhh this is wonderful! I love the premise--any AU where Celebrian is okay is a good AU--and I can't wait to see where the series goes. The beginning is such a wonderful moment of Chance ("if chance you call it") that fits so well into Middle-earth.
There are a lot of little details that I really liked as well--Maglor being indignant at the idea of being hired, and Lindir taking the first opportunity to talk shop were my favorites.
And I love the idea that Maglor was a spy during the Last Alliance--that's so tantalizing!
Thank you! I've been trying and failing to write something along these lines for a while and this version finally made sense. Because Celebrían deserves better! Ooh, yes-- that's exactly what I had in mind with Maglor being there.
Thanks for pointing out your favorite details; I'm partial to Maglor's indignation myself. Yeeessss. I can't remember if I've mentioned it before in one of my fics or not, but I've thought that for years.
Love the storyline. I've always envisioned Maglor flitting in from time to time in the life of Elrond. Like the idea of him rescuing Celebrian. Hope to see more.
What a promising premise! I really love the idea of Maglor getting involved in the events of the 3rd Age, so this was a satisfying read. The different reactions to Maglor's appearance - from pragmatism to outrage - were satisfying and convincing, too. Of course I want them all to just get along! But it's hardly likely that this would go without some resentment and suspicions on either side, so I really like how you presented the differing opinions.
Thank you! I'm glad the differing reactions worked for you; I too would like them all to get along, but as you pointed out, it's unrealistic. And things will continue to be uneasy for quite some time.
I'm so sorry, I thought I commented on this when I first read it. *hangs head*
I love the premise (both because I am in favor of anything that keeps Celebrian from being abused/tramatized to the point that she sails and because I'm in favor of Maglor not being an outcast) and am eager to see where the story goes!
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